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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The IEP season is rapidly approaching. We always review related terms, map out our requests, research education and disability periodicals, review expert opinions, inquire with families with age-school kids, and reREAD all of the IEPs our son has received--- since he was 3. He is now 6 years old. Yippie!
NEWSFLASH!!!

@educationweek (via @OnSpecEd ; blogs.edweek.org) posted a new study on Parents and the IEP process. The 'Journal of Disability Policy Studies' published this education study entitled, 'A National Picture of Parent and Youth Participation in IEP and Transition Planning Meetings'. This study reveals that Parents and Students with disabilities aren't as involved in the IEP process as they should be. According to this study, the degree of IEP participation depends on the Parents and Student with a disability. Noted factors were: type of disability, family income, racial background and ethnicity.

NO SPOILER ALERT!
The Journal of Disability Policy Studies published this vital study online before print January 18, 2012, doi:10.1177/1044207311425384 . SAGE Publications provides the Abstract and a full text (pdf) version. Click this link to compare your IEP Process views and experiences with this study:
@educationweek - http://bit.ly/AdE6JJ .

In light of this Education Week article, let's get an early start on reviewing, mapping, researching, inquiring and reReading the Individualized Education Program(IEP) purpose, policies, principles, guide,process and participants.

Parents, Family Representatives, Caregivers, Custodians, Education Advocates, Teachers, Principals, IEP Facilitators, Therapists, and anyone else who is involved in the Individualized Education Program SHOULD WORK AS A TEAM TO PROVIDE THE BEST OUTCOME FOR EACH STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY.
In America, all children are to receive an education because this is the law. No Child is to be Left Behind because of any type of disability: learning, mental, physical, developmental, visual, auditory, etc...
Know your RIGHTS and your child's rights.

We view the IEP as a foundation for our son's education.
Education impacts every aspects of a person's life-- from childhood through adulthood.
An educated child often matures into a productive adult.

Parents, we must be involved, informed and trained in order to best represent our child during the IEP Process. Make the time to learn the laws governing schools that educate children with disabilities and special needs. Get help. Invite an education advocate or family or friend to help you through the process. Our children are depending on us---every school day, including during the IEP Meetings.

Listed below are 'Related Articles' and 'References & Resources' with helpful information about IEPs, Special Education and disability rights. Many of the articles, blogs and features are written by or about Parents just like you and me.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

The White House Office of Public Engagement invites you to a nationwide conference call on federal internships and employment opportunities for young Americans with disabilities on Tuesday, January 17th at 3 p.m. EST. Program representatives will explain how to apply for these unique opportunities, when application materials are due, and useful tips on putting together a competitive application package.

What: Conference Call on Federal Internship and Employment Opportunities for
Young People with Disabilities

Speakers from:

The White House Internship Program

The Presidential Personnel Office

The Department of Labor’s Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities

When: Tuesday, January 17th

Time: 3 p.m. EST

How: Please click HERE to receive an email with dial-in information for this call.

Note: this call is off the record and not intended for press purposes.

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